How are a landslide and a avalance different?

Answer 1

A landslide involves the movement of large volumes of unstable earth down an incline (e.g. a hill or mountainside). It can be caused by a number of phenomena, including seismic activity (i.e. earthquakes), erosion, prolonged drought, rainfall (typically resulting in a specific subset of landslide called the mudslide), poor soil management, or other factors.

By contrast, an avalanche is the movement of large volumes of snow. It can be caused by vibrations from seismic activity or, in extreme situations, loud sounds as well as by any disruption to the snow (e.g. removing a portion of the snow with a snow plow).

Answer 2

landslides involve falling or tumbling earth.

avalances imply falling or tumbling snow.

they are not mutually exclusive.

landslides involve falling or tumbling earth.

avalances imply falling or tumbling snow.

they are not mutually exclusive.

Answer 3

A landslide is the movement of a large mass of rock, earth, or debris down a slope, usually caused by gravity and factors like heavy rain. An avalanche, on the other hand, is the rapid flow of snow down a mountainside, often triggered by factors like snowfall, temperature changes, or human activity. While both involve the movement of material down a slope, the key difference lies in the type of material involved—landslides involve rocks and earth, while avalanches involve snow.

Answer 4

avalanche:snow, ice, and rocks falling from a mountainside

landslide:earth/rock sliding down a mountain/cliff